In a meticulously coordinated operation performed in a single day on March eleventh and twelfth, 2024, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) intercepted a Pakistani boat carrying narcotics valued at roughly Rs 480 crore. The joint operation concerned the Indian Coast Guard, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), and the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) from Gujarat.
Sea-air coordinated operation
Utilising a sea-air coordinated method, ICG ships and Dornier Aircraft scoured the Arabian Sea, roughly 350 km from Porbandar, to find the suspicious vessel.
Interception and apprehension
Upon positively figuring out the suspicious boat, which exhibited evasive maneuvers upon problem, the ICG swiftly apprehended the vessel. The joint boarding staff, comprising members from the ICG, NCB, and ATS Gujarat, performed preliminary checks and investigations.
Narcotics seizure
The joint operation led to the seizure of roughly 80 kg of narcotics onboard the Pakistani boat, with an estimated worth of Rs 480 crore.
Apprehension and additional investigation
The Pakistani boat, alongside with its six crew members, has been apprehended and is being escorted to Porbandar for additional investigation.
Success amid ongoing efforts
This operation marks the tenth profitable apprehension by the Indian Coast Guard, in collaboration with ATS Gujarat and NCB, over the previous three years. The cumulative seizures quantity to 517 kg of narcotics valued at Rs 3,135 crore, underscoring the continuing efforts to fight narcotics smuggling in the area.
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